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A South African pageant has been crowned the world's most lovely woman in 2017 after she beat some 92 hot and dashing finalists in the 2017 Miss Universe contest.

Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, 22, edged out her rivals from Colombia and Jamaica to take the crown.

Winning first runner-up was Colombian actress Laura Gonzales Ospina. "More than your poise and beauty, you are a cut above the rest with your grace and elegance that exemplifies a true woman of substance and an inspiring Filipina", Araneta said. On Sunday, he poked fun at his mistake throughout the night.

Nel-Peters earned a yearlong salary and a luxury apartment in New York City for the duration of her reign as well as more prizes.

Others in the top 10 besides the eventual victor were Miss Thailand, Miss Spain, Miss Colombia, Miss Brazil, Miss Canada, Miss Philippines, Miss Venezuela and Miss Jamaica. "Because not yet have we had a curvy girl in Miss Universe or even in the Miss USA pageant".

Singer Fergie took to the stage and performed her single "A Little Work" during the pageant's evening gown competition.